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Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Nelson Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Totagatic Wildlife Area
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.

OPEN YEAR ROUND ***OPEN FOR 2027 BIRKIE*** (message for special rates)

***PLEASE DISREGARD ANY REVIEWS PRIOR TO 2025 AS THEY PERTAIN TO A SMALLER CABIN WE USE TO OWN***

JUNE-JULY-AUGUST WEEKLY RENTALS ONLY (Saturday-Saturday check-in 3pm/check-out 11 am)

A Northern Wisconsin family vacation destination. This beautiful waterfront cabin is located on Nelson Lake in Hayward, WI. We offer year round lakeside vacations & family adventures.

We provide vacation lodging in a beautiful comfortable northwoods lakeside cabin which is perfect for your next family getaway or couples retreat. We are privately owned and are less than 3 hours from the Twin Cities metro area. We are located just 7 miles from the town of Hayward, Wisconsin.

We are located on Nelson Lake which has over 3000 acres of shoreline, half of which is undeveloped and we are surrounded by national forests. The fish in the lake are always biting and include, walleye, northern, crappie, bass, bluegills & perch. Fishing off our dock is awesome & popular too.

The cabin offers a wood fire pit, deck, patio bar chairs, lounge chairs with outdoor propane fire pit, access to fish cleaning house, WIFI, ROKU, gas grill, air conditioning and is only 10ft. from lake with a private beach!

Amenities

3 Bedroom
1 bath
Air conditioned


Daily Rate: $300 Peak Season (winter $230)

Weekly Rate: $2,100 Peak Season
Rate based on 7 persons

******5% DISCOUNT ON WEEK RENTALS FOR SENIORS AND VETERANS******

Activities

At White Manor you may enjoy many on and off water activities. There are nearby trails for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Enjoy a care-free relaxing vacation in the northwoods of Wisconsin.

The Hayward Area of Northern Wisconsin is a wonderful place and popular vacation destination and attraction for families and individuals looking for a relaxing place with just the right amount of recreation, shopping, dining, and lodging.

Things to do:

Boating
Fishing / Ice Fishing
Swimming (private sandy beach on premise -one of the best beaches on Nelson Lake)
Kayaking/Paddle boarding
Birding
Snowmobiling
Wildlife Watching (we are only a few blocks from a wildlife sanctuary that houses 120 species of birds), more than any other place in the state.

Area Attractions / Activities

Enjoy Nelson Lake!
Trails Nearby for summer hiking, biking (Smith Lake -- starting at Eytcheson Park)
Trails nearby for winter XC skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling
ATV trails nearby at Smith Lake (starting at Eytcheson Park -- few miles from resort)
Fishing on other area lakes
Visit Fishing Hall of Fame
Go Shopping & Dine in Hayward
Mini-golf
Golf in the Golf Capital of WI (Hayward/Cable)
Wilderness Walk (animal park)
Hayward Amusement Center
Lumberjack Shows
Bowling
Casino

We are located 30 miles from the Brule River. People come from all over the world to fish these pristine waters. Kayak, tube or fish the Namekagon river, one of, if not the cleanest river in the northern section of the US.

Area Festivals in Hayward, WI

American Birkebeiner (Birkie)
Musky Festival In Hayward, WI
Nelson Lake Resort Association Fishing Events
Honor the Earth Pow Wow
2 different Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration on Nelson Lake, July 3rd & July 4th.
Lumberjack World Championships
Sawyer County Fair
Cranberry Festival
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival
Hayward Area Fall Festival
SnoXcross Nationals -- Hayward, WI

Hayward Area Annual Events

Hayward is a popular fishing destination because of the many lakes in the area. Hayward is home to the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame contained within the 200-foot (61 m) long tribute to the Musky. You can climb up into the mouth of the fish, a fiberglass sculpture, and look over the town, as well as Lake Hayward. During the Christmas season, Santa Claus can often be found looking over the town from the musky's mouth.

In addition to fishing, Hayward is also a hot spot for deer hunting, golfing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and road & mountain biking. Hayward is the site of numerous festivals and events. Since 1983 the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival is the largest gathering of off-road mountain bike riders in the world, and is the largest mass start mountain bike race in the United States.

The Lumberjack World Championship games include: log rolling, chopping, sawing, and chainsaw events. Hayward hosts the American Birkebeiner cross-country skiing race which are the largest races of their type in the country.

A new event added in the spring of 2011, is a kayak event called the Banderdinker.

Hayward/Cable is the golf capital of Wisconsin there are over thirteen golf courses to choose from, from beginners to more challenging.

Snowmobiling & Area MAP -- Snowmobiling in Northern Wisconsin on over 350 of groomed trails.

American Birkebeiner- Largest Cross Country Ski Race in North America

Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce -- Chamber of Commerce

Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau -- Visitor's center in Hayward, WI
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OUTSIDE ONLY!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Park Theater and Sawyer County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hayward Golf Club and HookStone Winery. National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum and Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Nelson Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Totagatic Wildlife Area - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hayward Lake - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Round Lake - 21 min drive - 28.4 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 21 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Bar And Bites - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coop's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Backroads Coffee & Tea - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. on 9 Apr 2026 start from £177, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Lake and Totagatic Wildlife Area. Smith Lake is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place on Nelson Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were clean. The cabin was wonderful. The lake was quiet, but we went in October after the seasonal rush.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

M K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
House was clean. Cabin is right up to lake. Now you have to bring your own towels. You will need to vacuum and sweep house before you leave.The address and listing needs to be updated in vrbo.Fire pit was full of junk so didnt use it.One bedroom is loud all night with things running.Had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Wonderful Quiet Cozy Cabin.

Good value for the stay. Wonderful owners, worth the stay if in the Hayward Area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

keli w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and property well appointed and was as advertised. Owner very responsive to all questions and needs. Rent the pontoon boat if you can. That made the week for us! You do need to bring your own bath and beach towels. The bedroom with King bed is a bit challenging as the bed extends the entire room leaving just narrow pathway on one side to get to closet. Overall a great place on a nice lake. Fishing was decent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Great lake, great time...a lot of fun and looking forward to heading back...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Claudia L.

Excellent place for a quiet weekend with friends.

Cabin is cozy and well equipped. Woodsy decor is perfect for the surroundings. Excellent views of the lake and very easy to get into town if you need a day of shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

A cozy getaway!

This cozy home away from home is the perfect getaway. The cabin was clean, beautiful, and easy to find. We had everything we could possibly need during our overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Cozy Cabin

Thank you for the use of your cozy cabin. Everything was great and we had a wonderful stay. Owners were great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Cozy cabin on a beautiful lake

We had a great week at this cabin. We especially had a good time fishing and enjoyed stopping at all the great places to eat on the lake. Thank you Peggy and Jeff for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Perfect cabin for my familky. 3 bedrroms with room/beds for everyone to sleep. Great lake and good fishing. Love Hayward!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin with a cute little screen porch

Easy check in and quick response. Was great to have our own dock. Relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Comfy Cottage!

We had another great vacation in Hayward this year. The cottage we stayed in is perfect for our family. It has 3 bedrooms and a cozy living space and kitchen. A/C if you need it too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Art M.

great xc ski trail location

Great people, great location. Scenic overlook of Nelson Lake. Less than 30 minute drive to xc ski trailheads in Cable, Hayward, etc. Terrific stay. The bunk beds make the most of the room available, and it's v. warm with the fireplace heating the space. highly recommended for someone looking for a Wisconsin winter vacation. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Cozy

The cabin was clean and everything was as advertised. I realized as we were coming into the area that I had not seen any outside photos of the cabin. It might be helpful to add a few. The area is beautiful and full of outdoor activity options very close by. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

ellen f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Cold

Drove 5+ hours to stay in a cabin with inadequate heating. Spent one night, (reserved 4) got up in the morning, packed and drove 5+ hours home. The pictures give the impression of privacy, but properties are very close to each other. Road/drive runs between cabin and lake. Received no response from voicemail left with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Quiet Cozy Cabin

Cozy cabin is decorated so cute! Updated bathroom. 2 of the 3 bedrooms have window air conditioners. We left doors open during the day and it cooled the cabin nicely. Cute screened in porch with a bar counter top made a great place to watch sunsets or have your morning coffee. Wifi was great as well as dish TV. Private dock and fireplace. The beach is a short walk (one cabin away) and shared by all resort guests. Fishing was slow due to large rain fall recently. Several bar/restaurants on lake. Owner Peggy was awesome to work with. Answered any questions in a timely manner. We will definitely be going back. Thanks for the great memories!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicole S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice but could be cleaner

The atmosphere was very welcoming and lake like which was very nice. Didn't like there was cameras at front and patio doors, completely invading our privacy and it was a little strange there was family pictures everywhere. One of the bedroom pictures showed online was one that was locked and couldn't use for some reason. The room not pictured that we used had an odor like dog smell to it or maybe it was because the carpet had gotten wet day b4. The pantry carpet was wet along one side of wall and some spots farther out towards door(seen in pics). There were visible mouse traps with fresh peanut butter on them in 2 bedrooms and laundry room. Spider webs throughtout the house. We had to kill spiders constantly. The one sofa didn't recline for some reason and when i went to open the back to check if it waa unplugged a bunch of food crumbs fell out and then when my husband sat in the other that reclined there was candy underneath his seat. U could see all the food crumbs under the couches if u layed at eye level with floor. There were holes in the ceilings where vents should've been. I mean I guess we expected it to be alot cleaner considering it was someones actual lake home and not just a rental property.
Visibly mouse trap in 1 bedroom
Visible mouse trap in another room closet
Visible mouse traps in laundry room
Water along wall and spots in front of pantry door
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Our family has a wonderful stay. The property is in a great location close to downtown and in a quiet area. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property on lake.

Quiet, right on lake. Was provided with dock for pontoon. Made access to lake easy. We really enjoyed our stay. nice surroundings, close to Hayward.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy lil ppace

We used the cabin for snowmobiling, we setup for 8 guys but 2 backed out. Thankfully they did, no way we could have slept 8. 5 to 6 is max but for what we used the cabin for it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

We had a blast on our snowmobile trip! Right off of the trail, tucked in off the road. It was a very cold weekend so we had a bit of trouble figuring out the heaters to keep warm the first night, had it toasty by night 2, though! A little small if we were going to have more people and the couch was ....interesting....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALLEN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Little Cabin

Nice place owed by a Great Couple. A group of us came up for a snowmobile trip, the trail ran across the lake right in front of the cabin so very easy access to the trail system. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay. Easy to work with.

Perfect description and so easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little cabin

This cabin is very nice and the owners are very responsive. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Peggy Strand

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We purchased a cabin on Nelson Lake in October of 2014, initially intended for investment property only. Immediately we grew to love the people and area so much that we took it off the rental market to enjoy for ourselves. Recently however we have decided to spent more time at our Florida home therefore renting out our home on Nelson Lake again. Please enjoy the cabin as if it were your own and make some lifelong memories with your family and friends!

Why they chose this property

Nelson Lake is approximately 3300 acres in size. 'The Big Island' is a 600 acre island that you can actually travel around by boat. Very Beautiful! With 31 miles of shoreline, 50% of which is undeveloped - Nelson boasts some of the best bass fishing in Northern Wisconsin. Walleye, pan fish, and pike are abundant. There are 6 bars and/or grills located on Nelson. 6 of which you can access by boat. A snowmobile trail is located directly in front of the cabin with thousands of miles to explore. Never a dull moment.

What makes this property unique

The bright morning sunrises and evening sunsets are breathtaking on Nelson Lake. Enjoy a cup of coffee and take a walk around the lake. Nelson Lake is a beautiful lake spring - summer - fall and winter. Come and explore today!

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